EP2317067A3 - Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable member and related method - Google Patents

Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable member and related method Download PDF

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EP2317067A3
EP2317067A3 EP11152143A EP11152143A EP2317067A3 EP 2317067 A3 EP2317067 A3 EP 2317067A3 EP 11152143 A EP11152143 A EP 11152143A EP 11152143 A EP11152143 A EP 11152143A EP 2317067 A3 EP2317067 A3 EP 2317067A3
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swellable member
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downhole apparatus
related method
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Brian Nutley
Kim Nutley
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Weatherford UK Ltd
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Swelltec Ltd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
    • E21B33/10—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
    • E21B33/12—Packers; Plugs
    • E21B33/1208—Packers; Plugs characterised by the construction of the sealing or packing means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
    • E21B33/10—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
    • E21B33/12—Packers; Plugs
    • E21B33/124—Units with longitudinally-spaced plugs for isolating the intermediate space
    • E21B33/1243—Units with longitudinally-spaced plugs for isolating the intermediate space with inflatable sleeves

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  • Geology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Consolidation Of Soil By Introduction Of Solidifying Substances Into Soil (AREA)
  • Pipe Accessories (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)
  • Sealing Devices (AREA)
  • Pressure Vessels And Lids Thereof (AREA)
  • Measurement And Recording Of Electrical Phenomena And Electrical Characteristics Of The Living Body (AREA)
  • Threshing Machine Elements (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
  • Perforating, Stamping-Out Or Severing By Means Other Than Cutting (AREA)

Abstract

A downhole apparatus, such as a wellbore packer, is provided with a swellable member and a fluid supply assembly. The fluid supply assembly is to receive fluid and expose the swellable member to the fluid to cause expansion of the swellable member, and comprises a support structure for supporting the swellable member on the body. In a preferred embodiment, the support structure defines a chamber and is configured to allow fluid to flow and access the swellable member. A method of use and method of sealing a wellbore is described.
EP11152143A 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable member and related method Withdrawn EP2317067A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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GB0702356A GB2446399B (en) 2007-02-07 2007-02-07 Downhole apparatus and method
EP08709337A EP2118436B1 (en) 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus and method

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EP08709337.3 Division 2008-02-07

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EP2317067A2 EP2317067A2 (en) 2011-05-04
EP2317067A3 true EP2317067A3 (en) 2012-01-25

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EP11152151.4A Not-in-force EP2317066B1 (en) 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable member and related method
EP11152143A Withdrawn EP2317067A3 (en) 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus comprising a swellable member and related method
EP08709337A Not-in-force EP2118436B1 (en) 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus and method

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EP08709337A Not-in-force EP2118436B1 (en) 2007-02-07 2008-02-07 Downhole apparatus and method

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US (3) US8136605B2 (en)
EP (3) EP2317066B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE497085T1 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0807198A2 (en)
CA (2) CA2892202C (en)
DE (1) DE602008004739D1 (en)
GB (1) GB2446399B (en)
PL (1) PL2118436T3 (en)
WO (1) WO2008096142A1 (en)

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GB2446399A (en) 2008-08-13
PL2118436T3 (en) 2011-08-31
US8136605B2 (en) 2012-03-20
EP2118436B1 (en) 2011-01-26
ATE497085T1 (en) 2011-02-15
DE602008004739D1 (en) 2011-03-10
EP2317066A2 (en) 2011-05-04
EP2118436A1 (en) 2009-11-18
CA2892202A1 (en) 2008-08-14
US8322451B2 (en) 2012-12-04
WO2008096142A1 (en) 2008-08-14
GB2446399B (en) 2009-07-15
US8490708B2 (en) 2013-07-23
EP2317066B1 (en) 2018-01-03
US20120145413A1 (en) 2012-06-14
EP2317066A3 (en) 2012-01-25
CA2677157A1 (en) 2008-08-14
EP2317067A2 (en) 2011-05-04
CA2677157C (en) 2015-08-11
CA2892202C (en) 2016-11-01
US20100051294A1 (en) 2010-03-04
GB0702356D0 (en) 2007-03-21
BRPI0807198A2 (en) 2014-06-03
US20120145414A1 (en) 2012-06-14

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